共议文化遗产与人类文化多样性，第三届“良渚论坛”在浙江杭州开幕

Core Points - The third "Liangzhu Forum" was held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the National Cultural Heritage Administration, and the Zhejiang Provincial Government [1] - This year marks the 40th anniversary of China's accession to the "Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage" and the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the "Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions" by UNESCO [3] Group 1: Forum Themes and Participants - The forum's theme is "Civilization Reillumination: Cultural Heritage and Human Cultural Diversity," with over 300 guests from more than 60 countries and regions, including cultural heritage management officials, museum directors, archaeologists, and historians [3] - Key discussion topics included "Civilizational Roots: Historical Wisdom and Contemporary Value of Ancient Civilizations," "Practical Innovation: Archaeology of Urban Sites, Protection of Major Sites, and Coordinated Urban-Rural Development," "Passing the Torch: Museum Function Expansion and Cultural Relic Activation," and "Civilization Future: World Cultural Heritage and New Forms of Human Civilization" [3] Group 2: Key Speakers and Insights - Sun Qingwei, President of Northwest University, emphasized that archaeological discoveries, particularly those related to Liangzhu Ancient City, have expanded the understanding of Chinese civilization from 3,300 years to over 5,000 years, contributing original insights to global civilization origin research [5] - Jean-Paul Demoule highlighted the need for continuous development of human civilization and the importance of protecting archaeological sites, advocating for the responsibility of the current generation to preserve historical relics [5] - Tim Winter focused on international cooperation models related to world heritage in the context of the "Silk Road," recognizing China's significant progress in heritage protection and its leading role in Asia [6] - Mario Cutajar stressed that protecting cultural heritage fosters cultural identity and is a collective responsibility that involves citizens, students, and leaders [6] Group 3: Additional Activities - The forum will also feature activities such as the Liangzhu Cultural and Creative Market and a special concert by the "Liangzhu Light" Sino-American Symphony Orchestra [7]